Facts about the world and countries. Includes country profiles plus tools covering capitals, languages, ethnicity and more.
URL: http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html [metadata]A world atlas of facts flags and maps including every continent, country, dependency, exotic destination, island, major city, ocean, province, state & territory on the planet!
URL: http://www.worldatlas.com/ [metadata]Provides statistics and information on the economic, social and environmental profile of countries throughout the world.
URL: http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/index.asp [metadata]Budget and travel information for most countries. Includes data on tourist attractions, accommodation, visas and health.
URL: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ [metadata]One World Nations Online is a portal to the countries, states and cities of the world, an internet guide to the nations on earth.
URL: http://www.nationsonline.org/ [metadata]Australian map search, features include pan and zoom, photos, email a map, create a route and search by post code.
URL: http://www.whereis.com/ [metadata]Online travel information, facts and history about (almost) every country. Includes vital statistics and general maps. Very similar to the CIA Factbook but does not require underground carpark for reading.
URL: http://www.worldrover.com/ [metadata]From the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - factsheet information, travel, economic, political and consular information about Australia and other countries.
URL: http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/ [metadata]Complete guide to regions, countries, islands and territories across the world. Features video and audio clips of countries.
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm [metadata]Time for Kids guide to countries with general facts, timelines, knowledge challenges, local animals, slang and postcards.
URL: http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh/goplaces/ [metadata]